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← Sporting Memorabilia 10th & 11th November 2014

The ''Mick The Miller'' archive, the result of a private research project into the most famous racing greyhound, an extensive archive of research note

Hammer Price:
£750
Estimated Price:

£1,000 - £2,000

The ''Mick The Miller'' archive, the result of a private research project into the most famous racing greyhound, an extensive archive of research notes, correspondence, interviews and compiled documents, including an extended pedigree of Mick The Miller complete in entirety going back nine generations, pictures of those connected with breeding and ownership of the greyhound, extensive details of the dog's racing career in Ireland and the UK, newspaper reports, photographs including a framed large photo/printed portrait of Mick The Miller and also a framed photograph of the greyhound's 'Parade of Champions' jacket, viewing recommended Mick the Miller (29 June 1926 - 6 May 1939) was a brindle greyhound born in Killeigh, County Offaly, in Eire. He is celebrated as the first great racing greyhound to compete in England. Despite a short three year racing career, his achievements were highly publicised around the world and by the end of his career he had become an icon in the sport. His achievements include winning nineteen races in a row, including the Greyhound Derby on two successive occasions. He suffered an injury at Wimbledon Stadium whilst racing which broke the streak in 1931, and once recovered was beaten in the attempt to win a third Derby title. He went on to appear in a film and made numerous public appearances. After his death he was stuffed and he can now be seen at the Natural History Museum in Tring.